Cost of living
Beira (Mozambique) compared to Maputo
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Overview comparison
Beira (Mozambique)Maputo
Consumer prices in Maputo are roughly 18% higher than in Beira (Mozambique).
Cost of living
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,002 | 1,292 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,995 | 2,884 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 406 |
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| Without rent one family | 981 | 1,298 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.06 | 873.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 732.42 | 1,892.69 |
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| Food person | 298 | 329 |
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| Food family | 715 | 741 |
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| Transport person | 67.9 | 65.5 |
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| Transport family | 194.83 | 235.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 69.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.54 | 7.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.13 | 25.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 8.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.35 | 2.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 487.62 | 584.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 408.8 | 887.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 833.46 | 1,472.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 460.46 | 1,212 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.68 | 92.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.99 | 183.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.4 | 41.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.33 | 18.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,944 | 4,096 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,657 | 2,550 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.09% | 20.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.92 | 30.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 0.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 3.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.11 | 13.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 6.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.16 | 6.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Maputo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.54 | 58.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.82 | 3.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.81 | 34.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 5.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.5 | 39.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.16 | 68.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 245.08 | 264.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,900 | 4,493 |
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